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Upcoming Events
Excellence in Education Awards
January 28, 2010
5:30pm
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Peforming Arts
The time has come to honor Hillsborough County's brightest stars! Join 2,500 guests who will gather for this brand new event to recognize the nominees and finalists, and announce the winners, of Hillsborough County's Teacher of the Year, Instructional Support Employee of the Year, and Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Shannon Sellards at (813) 231-1864 or visit us online.
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Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic
March 15, 2010
12:30pm
Avila Golf & Country Club
Take a swing for our schools! The Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic, presented by Batson-Cook Company, will be held March 15, 2010 at the Avila Golf and Country Club at 12:30PM. All proceeds will benefit our programs and services. Sponsors will enjoy recognition in front of prominent members of the community and the school district. For more information contact Cheryl Hedrick at (813) 231-1937 by February 19, 2010.
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Hooked on Education Fishing Tournament
April 29-30, 2010
Westshore Yacht Club
This popular "catch and release" fishing tournament is hosted by WILDERARCHITECTURE and Allstate Construction, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation. The event begins with a Captain's Dinner on the night of Thursday, April 29. The tournament begins early Friday morning, and features a goodie bag for all fishermen, and food and refreshments throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a catered awards ceremony. Contact Cheryl Hedrick at (813) 231-1937 for event sponsorship information, or visit us online.
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Hillsborough Regional Science & Engineering Fair
February 24-25, 2010
USF Sun Dome
The Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair (HRSEF) is the largest academic competition in Hillsborough County. Approximately 1,000 student projects are selected to compete at the regional level on February 24-25, 2010 at the USF Sun Dome. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Cris Vatalaro at (813) 231-1953. |
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Good4U, Good4Us!
Barnum's FUNUNDRUM!
January 9, 2010
7:30pm
St. Pete Times Forum
Bring the family to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's FUNUNDRUM and experience a spectacular circus that is 200 years in the making! Purchase through the special Educational Discount and get tickets for $19.75 each. Deadline to order is December 31. For an order form and more information, click here. |
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December Success Story
Ansberto Vallejo
Foundation scholarship recipient & 2005 Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year
Things might have turned out very differently for Ansberto Vallejo had he not received a postsecondary scholarship from the Hillsborough Education Foundation. He might not have been Hillsborough County's Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year for 2004-2005.
When Vallejo was a senior at East Bay High School he was accepted to USF. He had already completed the paperwork to join the Navy, which is where he says he would be had he not come up with a way to pay from his education at USF. Thankfully, the scholarship he received from the Foundation enabled him to attend USF and graduate with a bachelors degree in Education.
Vallejo provides a positive influence on his students by the example of his own life and successes. To read the rest of Ansberto Vallejo's story, click here. |
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Hillsborough Education Foundation in the News!
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Note from the President
The Giving USA Foundation's annual report is a much anticipated look at giving and generosity across the country and across various sectors of the non-profit world.
The data is in and total giving for 2008 is estimated to be $307.65 billion - a huge number, but a decrease of 2.0% from 2007. Giving to education took a slightly harder hit with a 5.5% decline. While this is the first decline since 1987, it is minor when looking at indicators such as the Dow Jones (-37%), corporate profits (-18%), and unemployment (7.2%).
As the year draws to a close and we take a moment to step back, all of us at the Hillsborough Education Foundation would like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters. We strive to work with our donors and partners in each of their unique situations so that they get the most impact for their investment in education. We want to connect the students, teachers, and schools who benefit from our various programs with the generous individuals and organizations who make these programs possible so they can appreciate the benefit.
Happy Holidays! Thanks for all you've done in 2009 and before ... and here's looking to a healthy and prosperous 2010!! |
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Cyrus Spurlino
Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools donor
My motivation to help Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools comes from having many educators in my life. My aunt was principal of an elementary school for 38 years. I have a daughter-in-law who is a 5th grade teacher in Merritt Island. A very close friend of mine is the principal of a high school in Dayton, Ohio. I know how dedicated they are to the children in their care. And I know they must often spend their own money on supplies. Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools is a very good program that helps both teachers and students. I thank you for all that you do. |
Empowering Effective Teachers Reception
In recognition of the district's historical accomplishment when it received the Intensive Partnerships to Empower Effective Teachers grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Hillsborough Education Foundation hosted the Empowering Effective Teachers Reception on Thursday, December 10 at Jefferson High School. Approximately 1,000 local business leaders, community supporters, and government officials attended this reception to kick off the seven-year process to improve teacher effectiveness in Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Click here for more information about the Intensive Partnerships to Empower Effective Teachers grant, including a message from the Superintendent.
Students from the Culinary Arts Programs at: East Bay, Jefferson, Leto, Sickles, Strawberry Crest, and Wharton high schools provided delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts for the reception. |
Engaging your business to benefit the community
Brian P. Keenan
President, CEO - Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay)
Supporter, Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic
I am extremely proud to be a part of an organization that is committed to giving back to the community. At Fifth Third Bank we understand the value of the communities we serve and continue to invest in community development to help bring people together and strengthen our local economies.
At Fifth Third we give back to the community in a variety of ways - our "Jeans for Charity", helping with silent auctions, our Dream Guard Seminars on financial literacy, and through volunteerism. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Hillsborough Education Foundation, I'm also active on the planning committee for the Foundation's Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic.
In addition to the Captain's Choice format tournament, this year we will have a newly formatted Executive Shootout challenge. Key school district personnel will be assisting with the shootout and working with players. To learn more about the Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic, click here.
Click here for information on how you can involve your business or organization with improving public education in Hillsborough County. |
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Shimberg Family Teacher Recognition
On Tuesday, December 1 members of the Shimberg Family, School Board, the Superintendent, and Foundation staff gathered at the Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club to recognize three outstanding teachers from Hillsborough County Public Schools. The teachers represented an elementary, middle, and high school in the county. This year's honorees included: Japera Helene Hodges of Witter Elementary, Terry Patrick Bigelow of Rampello Downtown Partnership School, and Alan Schism of Plant City High School. Robert Shimberg had warm compliments for each honoree and the Shimberg Family gave a gift of $1,250 to each. Congratulations to these fine teachers for this well-deserved honor!
(L-R): Amy Shimberg, School Board Vice Chair Doretha Edgecomb, Japera Helene Hodges, Candy Olson, Alan Schism, Terry Patrick Bigelow, Superintendent MaryEllen Elia, and Carol Kurdell at the Shimberg Family Teacher Recognition luncheon. |
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Thank you Learning Gate Community School!
For the fifth year, Learning Gate first graders held a holiday drive to collect pencils for Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools. This year they collected more than 3,500 pencils for the program's Supply Store. The first grade teachers use this drive to also help teach students such skills as: counting, grouping, making charts and graphs, and speaking in public. Thank you to the teachers and students at Learning Gate for your wonderful contribution to our mission!
Learning Gate first graders proudly display their donation to Teaching Tools. |
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Mosaic spreads holiday cheer
 The Foundation would like to extend a special thank you to Mosaic Company, LLC for their generous contribution to this year's staff holiday celebration. |
Thank you to our November supporters!
| Aircraft Owners & Pilot Association |
| Bank of America Matching Gifts Foundation |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
| BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. |
| Caspers Company McDonald's Restaurants |
| Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay Area |
| Colonial Dames of the 17th Century |
| Lyndon Creager |
| Ralph and Karen Fehr |
| Florida Business Interiors |
| GC Stewardship of Seventh-Day Adventist |
| Genesis Direct |
| Groovy Cats & Dogs, Inc. |
| GunnAllen Financial |
| Henry B. Plant Museum |
| Herff Jones, Inc. |
| Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association |
| Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission |
| Hosky Communications Inc. |
| J.C. Newman Cigar Company |
| Gordon Johnston |
| Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. |
| Kozyak - Tropin - Throckmorton / Attorneys at Law |
| Carmine J. LaCognata |
| Mercury New Media |
| Middleton High School Alumni Association |
| Darrell Painter |
| Julio and Patricia Muniz |
| Patel Foundation for Global Understanding |
| Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. |
| Elizabeth Petterson |
| Karyn Ringhaver |
| Saunders Foundation |
| St. Mary's Episcopal Day School |
| St. Petersburg Times |
| Staples/Corporate Express through the Kids in Need Foundation |
| Colleen K. Stickeler |
| Tampa Bay & Company |
| Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, Inc. |
| Tampa Convention Center |
| The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band |
| The Tampa Tribune - News In Education |
| Taylor Morrison Homes |
| TBE Group Inc. |
| Time Customer Services, Inc. |
| Paula F. Todd |
| Jon Yob |
| Johanna Zeitler | |
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Our greatest national resource is the minds of our children. ~ Walt Disney |
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Bill Hoffman
President
Hillsborough Education Foundation
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